Citation of Chapter
This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the California State Lottery Act of 1984.
Article 1 - General Provisions and Definitions
California Government Code — §§ 8880-8880.14
Sections (7)
Purpose and Intent
The People of the State of California declare that the purpose of this Act is support for preservation of the rights, liberties and welfare of the people by providing additional monies to benefit education without the imposition of additional or increased taxes.
The People of the State of California further declare that it is their intent that the net revenues of the California State Lottery shall not be used as substitute funds but rather shall supplement the total amount of money allocated for public education in California.
“Director”
“Director” means the Director of the California State Lottery appointed by the Governor pursuant to this Chapter as the chief administrator of the California State Lottery.
“Lottery Commission” or “Commission”
“Lottery Commission” or “Commission” means the five members appointed by the Governor pursuant to this Chapter to oversee the Lottery and the Director.
Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 509, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.
“Lottery Game”
“Lottery Game” means any procedure authorized by the commission whereby prizes are distributed among persons who have paid, or who have unconditionally agreed to pay, for tickets or shares which provide the opportunity to win those prizes.
Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 55, Sec. 3. Effective April 16, 1986. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.
“Lottery Game Retailer”
“Lottery Game Retailer” means a person or organization with whom the Lottery Commission may contract for the purpose of selling tickets or shares in Lottery Games to the public.
Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 917, Sec. 1. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.
“Lottery Contractor”
“Lottery Contractor” means a person or organization with whom the Lottery has contracted for the purpose of providing goods and services required by the Lottery.